If you live in Alabama, there are many sources for state-based disability grants. Funds may be applied to various aspects of independence and living, including buying a new or used wheelchair van. Money can also often be applied to the purchase of automotive modifications for your handicap van with scooter lifts, mobility equipment, special pivot seats and adaptive driving capabilities.
Residents with disabilities can contact the nonprofits and state agencies below for help. Some supply Alabama disability grants themselves, and others can point you toward financial assistance. In addition to the sources below, contact state branches of charitable groups dedicated to helping people with your particular disability.
Mobility Consultations: If you are unsure about what type of conversion would be best for you — or would like assistance with finding financial resources, you can request a Free Needs Analysis and Mobility Consultation at any of The Mobility Resource dealer locations.
Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist you in your purchase or financing of a wheelchair van, and is in no way an offer or advertisement for a free wheelchair van.
SOURCES FOR ALABAMA DISABILITY GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE
Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
Alabama’s CDD does whatever it can to help the state’s persons with developmental disabilities and their families participate fully and meaningfully in their communities. They award disabilities grants to these ends, which may mean financial aid applicable toward a handicapped-friendly vehicle or modifications.
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 301410
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410
(334) 242-3973 or (800) 232-2158
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The primary goal of the VA is to ensure US military veterans and their loved ones receive all the benefits and assistance to which they are entitled according to US and Alabama laws. For veterans with impaired mobility, this typically includes access to funding for a wheelchair van.
RSA Plaza Building, Suite 470
770 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-5077
Alabama Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
The SILC’s driving mission is to further the ability for independent living among Alabama’s aging and disabled populations. The council can offer you sage advice and good leads for acquiring in-state disability grants to apply toward a handicap van or accessibility conversions and accessories.
https://alabamaageline.gov/silc/
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP)
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is part of a nationwide federally mandated protection and advocacy (P&A) system. ADAP answers all calls for technical assistance and information and referrals concerning disability rights issues.
https://adap.ua.edu/assistive-technology.html
Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Service (VRS)
This is the largest division operating under the umbrella of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. It is dedicated to helping disabled Alabamians increase their independence and otherwise improve their lives through gainful employment. Through county offices, it offers disability grants for wheelchair vans when they are needed for obtaining and maintaining an opportunity to work.
602 S. Lawrence St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 293-7143 or (800) 782-7656
These are only some of the resources for Alabama disability grants and assistance.
If you know of or work with another Alabama foundation, agency or other organization that belongs here, please forward its information to [email protected].
